Late Wednesday afternoon several thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of southwestern Ontario, including Elgin, Simcoe and Delhi regions. They were lifted shortly after 5 p.m., but reissued just before 6 p.m. as further storms moved into the area.

Elgin

London – Middlesex

Sarnia – Lambton

The warnings were in place until 7:20 p.m. the severe thunderstorm was located northwest of Alvinston and was tracking southeast at 30 km/h. The storm will reach Appin near 6:20 pm and Iona near 7:00 pm.

The watch is in effect for:

York – Durham

Dunville – Caledondia – Haldimand

Elgin

Huron – Perth

London – Middlesex

Oxford – Brant

Sarnia – Lambton

Simcoe – Delhi – Norfolk

Windsor – Essex – Chatham-Kent

There is the chance that these thunderstorms could produce heavy downpours, strong wind gusts and large hail.

Remember to keep an eye on the sky and to be aware of the weather in your area.

As a reminder, a thunderstorm or tornado watch is issued when conditions are favourable for severe weather. A warning is when hazardous weather is imminent or occurring.